Changes in Brain Structure Blamed for Marijuana Cravings in Newly Abstinent Teens Substance AbuseBy The Right StepJuly 25, 2016Drug cravings in abstinent teen marijuana users are linked to reductions in the size of a brain area responsible for regulating emotional responses, according to recent findings from a group of American researchers.
LGBT Youth Begin Abusing Prescription Drugs Earlier Than Others AddictionBy The Right StepJuly 18, 2016LGBT status is an important factor when it comes to early initiation into prescription drug misuse and abuse, according to a study published in the journal Addictive Behaviors. The results of the study suggest that LBGT youth who misuse or abuse prescription medications are more likely to do so earlier than non-LGBT youth who also…
Young Pot Smokers at High Risk for Addiction AddictionBy The Right StepJuly 13, 2016As more states move to legalize marijuana for both medical and recreational use, the risk of addiction to the drug is being broadly overlooked, say researchers at the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse.
High Rate of Cannabis Use Seen Among Bisexual Women Substance AbuseBy The Right StepJuly 11, 2016Women who identify as bisexual use marijuana at a significantly higher rate than both heterosexual women and lesbian women, according to data from the 2000 National Alcohol Survey and the 1999 College Alcohol Survey.
Energy Drink TV Ads Target Teen Viewers Substance AbuseBy The Right StepJuly 5, 2016New evidence from a group of American researchers points toward the purposeful placement of advertisements for energy drinks, substances believed to significantly increase adolescents’ overall substance-related risk, on U.S. TV channels with high levels of teen viewership.
